SC taps Graham’s sister to fill out late senator’s term
TL;DR
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister who was adopted by him, to finish her brother’s six-year Senate term ending Jan. 3. Nordone’s selection followed a push from former President Trump and a positive nudge from Tim Scott. With Graham’s death, South Carolina will hold a special primary (filing opens July 21; Aug. 11 primary date) to determine a candidate for the seat, with potential contenders including Mark Lynch, Rep. Nancy Mace, and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.
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